5-axis programmable Lego robot capable of building things

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Remember the days when Lego was only good for killing a few hours on a rainy childhood day? There is no doubt that the Lego company is a marvel and a case study for how to grow and revolutionize a business. Now it’s at a point where it takes a lot for a new Lego contraption to impress anyone, although this 5-axis robot might do the trick.

Using a Lego Mindstorms NXT building kit, someone was able to create a robotic arm that can glide along a track, pick up objects, and then follow a series of pre-determined commands that are precise enough to create its own masterpiece. So, it’s a Lego creation that is able to build other creations.

It’s called the S750 5-axis robot, and it is an improvement over a previous version, the S740. Its main enhancements are technical in nature, rather than cosmetic. The new robot it less likely to break down, and it’s able to move at a faster rate.

Of course, no one is going to start up a small business and use the S750 as the primary means of manufacturing, but it is impressive nonetheless. The market of consumer-grade robotics now extends beyond just the Roomba and has stepped into bartending, laundry folding, and more.

It will be interesting to see what the next big Lego creation is and whether it makes it on to the Lego Cuusoo website. We always need more clever Lego creations to buy.